Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror

Written by Siedah Garrett and Glen Ballard, and recorded by Michael for his album, Bad, issued in September 1987.

It hit no.1 on both American charts, but surprisingly struggled to no.21 in the UK.

A promo short film, which didn't feature Michael, spliced footage of people who have endeavoured to 'make that change' with notorious figures - people like Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy and Mother Teresa, plus Adolf Hitler and Idi Amin. Directed by Don Wilson.

It is also recorded by co-writer Siedah Garrett in 2003, for her solo album, SIEDAH!. "This song is very special to me," said Siedah. "We (her and Ballard) sat down and almost instantly, we came up with the music, lyric and melody for the first verse and chorus... we knew that afternoon that we had something special."

I'm Gonna Make A Change,For Once In My LifeIt's Gonna Feel Real Good,Gonna Make A DifferenceGonna Make It Right . . .

As I, Turn Up The Collar On MyFavourite Winter CoatThis Wind Is Blowin' My MindI See The Kids In The Street,With Not Enough To EatWho Am I, To Be Blind?Pretending Not To SeeTheir NeedsA Summer's Disregard,A Broken Bottle TopAnd A One Man's SoulThey Follow Each Other OnThe Wind Ya' Know'Cause They Got NowhereTo GoThat's Why I Want You ToKnow

I'm Starting With The Man InThe MirrorI'm Asking Him To ChangeHis WaysAnd No Message Could HaveBeen Any ClearerIf You Wanna Make The WorldA Better Place(If You Wanna Make TheWorld A Better Place)Take A Look At Yourself, AndThen Make A Change(Take A Look At Yourself, AndThen Make A Change)(Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Na Na,Na Nah)

I've Been A Victim Of A SelfishKind Of LoveIt's Time That I RealizeThat There Are Some With NoHome, Not A Nickel To LoanCould It Be Really Me,Pretending That They're NotAlone?

I'm Starting With The Man InThe Mirror(Ooh!)I'm Asking Him To ChangeHis Ways(Ooh!)And No Message Could HaveBeen Any ClearerIf You Wanna Make The WorldA Better Place(If You Wanna Make TheWorld A Better Place)Take A Look At Yourself AndThen Make A Change(Take A Look At Yourself AndThen Make A Change)

I'm Starting With The Man InThe Mirror(Ooh!)I'm Asking Him To Change HisWays(Change His Ways-Ooh!)And No Message Could'veBeen Any ClearerIf You Wanna Make The WorldA Better Place(If You Wanna Make TheWorld A Better Place)Take A Look At Yourself AndThen Make That . . .(Take A Look At Yourself AndThen Make That . . .)Change!

Michael you will always be the "Man in the Mirror" that I see. I miss you very much. The world is not the same since you've been gone. I pray and hope that your beautiful soul is at peace. I love you Michael!

Each word is very true. Very beautiful song with lots of deep feelings. And that's really true if you wanna the world a better place take a look at yourself and make that change.. Thank You A Lot Michael For Giving Us Such Meaningful Songs That Have Really Brought A Change In Our Ways Of Thinking And Our Life. Thank You Millions Times Love You Always Michael

When Michael passed away, in NZ it was on the Friday. I was walking around numb, trying to talk it out with fellow fans, trying to get rid of the lump in my throat but nothing would budge. i couldnt eat, couldnt sleep. then on the sunday (admittedly a bit hungover from the MJ party the night before) this video came on TV. and that broke the flood gates. and i still cant stop crying. so when i hear this song, my memories arent just of my childhood and a really cool song that inspired me to be a social worker.. but also of the man who wanted the world to change with him and pay attention to the disharmony in the world. and how that man is going to be so missed and had left a huge hole in the world and our hearts. i love you michael. you're still alive in my heart.

To honor Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.'s Dream...social justice, non-violence, race relations... each of us in our way must continue to do our part help keep the dream alive... the way Michael has been doing for so long with his music and humanitarian contributions... ...Michael, I love the man in your mirror!!!

Beautifull uplifting song, again a classic. Michael made this his own. A trade mark track, a gosbal r n b epic. Love this song on the Bad tour, just moved me, goose bumps, tears and laughter all in one. Make that Change, it made me look at myself. CLASSIC

i couldn't agree more. it's one of mjj's songs i don't get tired listening to. in fact, it plays so heavy on my phone. what makes michael songs different is that he always, always put his heart and soul- no matter what the genre of his music is...

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